American Rose
HEX: #FF033E | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#FF033E
255, 3, 62
346°, 100% ,50%
0, 99, 76, 0
About American Rose
American Rose (#FF033E) is a color with RGB(255, 3, 62) and HSL(346°, 100%, 50.6%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #03FFC4, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #3EFF03 and #033EFF. The name comes from American Rose (English).
- HEX: #FF033E
- RGB: 255, 3, 62
- HSL: 346°, 100%, 50.6%
- Mood: Energetic, Bold
- Style: Vivid, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #03FFC4
- Triadic colors: #3EFF03, #033EFF
- The name comes from American Rose (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #FF033E from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The rose has a long history in the United States, both as an ornamental plant and a symbol. Various states adopted the rose as their state flower before it became the national flower. The movement to designate a national flower gained momentum in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While other flowers were considered (like the marigold or dogwood), the rose ultimately prevailed due to its widespread popularity, beauty, and symbolic associations (love, beauty, courage). President Ronald Reagan officially designated the rose as the national floral emblem of the United States on November 20, 1986, with a proclamation made in the White House Rose Garden.
First Recorded Use
The term 'American Rose' likely emerged as specific rose cultivars were developed and named, or as a poetic/symbolic phrase. Pinpointing an exact 'first use' date is difficult without a specific context (e.g., first named cultivar, first literary use). However, the concept of a 'national flower' or a flower representing America gained traction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the rose eventually being designated.
Cultural Associations
The 'American Rose' carries significant cultural weight in the United States. It symbolizes beauty, love, and the nation itself. It is frequently used in patriotic imagery, garden design, and as a gift for various occasions. The White House Rose Garden is a prominent example of its symbolic importance. The color #ff033e, a vibrant red, aligns with common perceptions of roses, particularly red roses which symbolize deep love and passion, and also connects to the red in the American flag, reinforcing a patriotic association.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #FF033E;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #FF033E;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #FF033E;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#FF033E,
#03FFC4
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#FF033E,
#03FFC4
);
}// SCSS variable
$american-rose: #FF033E;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$american-rose-r: 255;
$american-rose-g: 3;
$american-rose-b: 62;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $american-rose;
color: rgba($american-rose-r, $american-rose-g, $american-rose-b, 0.8);
}